Imperial Petersburg. How the Northern Capital Changed from Peter I to Nicholas II

St. Petersburg is a city born of the will of Peter the Great and has become a symbol of the Russian Empire. Here, fortresses and palaces rose, picturesque architectural ensembles were created, and the fates of monarchs and entire dynasties... were determined. Each era left its mark on the appearance of the Northern capital: from the austere Peter's Baroque to the radiant Catherine's Classicism, from the solemn Empire to the enigmatic Modern style. With this book, you will embark on a journey through the architectural and historical gems of Petersburg - from the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Summer Palace to the Catherine and Tauride Gardens, from Smolny and St. Isaac's Cathedral to Mikhailovsky Castle and the Winter Palace. Each of them holds the secrets, legends, and symbols of its time.